Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 6:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 16 | 27 | 33 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Rockets 102-97. Nuggets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.